Orientation

IAP expects you to be an active participant in preparing yourself for your study abroad experience. As a participant on an IAP program, you will receive a pre-departure orientation, either in-person or online. The type and format of this orientation will vary by program and will be provided to you upon acceptance to the program.

Upon arrival in Australia, Macquarie University's International Student Services office provides a comprehensive orientation program at the beginning of each semester, covering issues such as enrollment and registration, settling in to Sydney, cultural adjustment, accommodation, health insurance, student clubs and societies, study skills, weekend trips and social events. You also have the option of participating on pre-orientation trips which in the past have included a surfing trip and a blue mountain trip.

Visa

A student visa is required. U.S. citizens must have a U.S. passport valid for at least six months beyond the end of the program. You will apply for your own visa. IAP will provide you with visa information.

Getting to Your Program

You are responsible for arranging your own transportation to Sydney, but are given arrival dates and guidelines.

Insurance

You will be enrolled in the UW System required health insurance through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) and the cost of the insurance coverage is included in program fees.

The Australian government also requires all students have Overseas Health Cover (OSHC). OSHC is a health insurance that provides incoming international students with basic coverage for medical and hospital care costs while in Australia. You are required to have a valid OSHC policy for the duration of your study abroad program. You'll get more information about how to obtain this coverage during the acceptance process.

Live, study, and work in Australia's largest city: Sydney! Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world by "The Times' Higher Education Supplement", Macquarie University is distinguished by the range and quality of its course offerings, which have been designed in response to the ever-changing needs of industry, society and the environment. This direct enrollment program with Macquarie gives you the opportunity to take courses in a wide variety of subjects.

You can enjoy a total educational and life experience at Macquarie University, which features state-of-the-art educational and research facilities, a spacious parkland campus, and all the attractions and amenities of the beautiful cosmopolitan city of Sydney. Macquarie's campus is just across the road from the Macquarie Centre, which has major retail stores, an ice-skating rink, supermarkets, a cinema complex and many cafes, restaurants and takeaway outlets.

Macquarie University’s North Ryde campus is located in Sydney, 30 minutes drive, or 45 minutes by bus, north-west of Sydney Harbour. The campus is also connected to the city by underground rail; the University has a dedicated train station.

Macquarie’s modern, well-equipped campus is set on 126 hectares of peaceful parkland. The campus features eateries and recreational facilities, in addition to extensive library and computer facilities, a state-of-the-art Sport and Aquatic Centre, an acclaimed sculpture park, several museums, two hotels and a golf driving range.

Getting to Your Program

You are responsible for arranging your own transportation to Sydney, but are given arrival dates and guidelines.

Visa

A student visa is required. U.S. citizens must have a U.S. passport valid for at least six months beyond the end of the program. You will apply for your own visa. IAP will provide you with visa information.

Orientation

IAP expects you to be an active participant in preparing yourself for your study abroad experience. As a participant on an IAP program, you will receive a pre-departure orientation, either in-person or online. The type and format of this orientation will vary by program and will be provided to you upon acceptance to the program.

Upon arrival in Australia, Macquarie University's International Student Services office provides a comprehensive orientation program at the beginning of each semester, covering issues such as enrollment and registration, settling in to Sydney, cultural adjustment, accommodation, health insurance, student clubs and societies, study skills, weekend trips and social events. You also have the option of participating on pre-orientation trips which in the past have included a surfing trip and a blue mountain trip.

Housing

Macquarie University offers a range of accommodation. You will arrange your own housing directly through Macquarie. Housing is guaranteed for students who apply by the housing application deadline. For more information about housing, click here.

Excursions and Activities

While on campus, students may get involved in one of the many special interest or sports clubs, volunteer, or participate in extracurricular programs such as Macquarie's Global Leadership Program (GLP). The GLP has been designed so that you not only learn global skills and understanding - you put them into practice by studying, volunteering and participating in activities in Australia and overseas. Successful completion of the GLP will see you receive a certificate of completion and a notation on your transcript, which can provide a competitive edge in the global employment market.

Insurance

You will be enrolled in the UW System required health insurance through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) and the cost of the insurance coverage is included in program fees.

The Australian government also requires all students have Overseas Health Cover (OSHC). OSHC is a health insurance that provides incoming international students with basic coverage for medical and hospital care costs while in Australia. You are required to have a valid OSHC policy for the duration of your study abroad program. You'll get more information about how to obtain this coverage during the acceptance process.

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How to Apply

First complete the IAP Online Application. UW Affiliate programs may require you to apply directly to the affiliate either simultaneously during the IAP application process OR after you have received a preliminary admissions decision from IAP. After you have completed the IAP Online Application, the following forms will become available to you through the application portal. Be sure to read the instructions carefully for information on when to apply to the affiliate.

Please Note: Forms are subject to change. Complete the forms according to the checklist provided to you in the online application portal.

After the Deadline

IAP will review your application and make a preliminary admissions decision. You will be notified of the admissions decision via email. The affiliate university or organization will make the final admissions decision.

Macquarie University is located 11 miles outside of downtown Sydney - about a 40 minute train ride from Sydney's city center. Macquarie University is home to over 33,000 students, including 10,400 international students from over 114 countries. The university offers a comprehensive selection of subjects in Economics and Financial Studies, Educational Studies, Humanities, Law, Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy, Environmental and Life Sciences, Linguistics and Psychology, and Information and Communication Sciences. You can study alongside Australian students and can enroll in any course for which you meet the prerequisite(s).

Program cost information includes program fees, as well as out-of-pocket expenses with notes to help explain costs. Program fees are estimated and can be adjusted at any time. Once accepted, you will receive a cost sheet that includes confirmed program fees and additional out-of-pocket expenses.

Scholarships

This scholarship list includes scholarships IAP knows about that are relevant to your desired program. It is not an exhaustive list of all available scholarship opportunities for study abroad. Although we make our best effort to ensure the list is up-to-date, this information changes frequently, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to verify information. For additional scholarship information, please visit our scholarship page.